Job Description
Embry-Riddle: Celebrating 100 Years of Leadership in Aviation and Aerospace
As Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University marks its Centennial we proudly celebrate 100 years of advancing the future of flight and aerospace education. With vibrant residential campuses in Daytona Beach FL and Prescott AZ and a Worldwide network spanning nearly 120 global locations Embry-Riddle stands as the worlds largest aviation and aerospace university.
For a century we have led innovation in STEM education serving more than 30000 students around the globe. Our cutting-edge programs in Applied Science Aviation Business Technology Engineering Safety Security and Space empower the next generation of leaders to shape the future of flight exploration and discovery.
As we launch our next century we remain committed to excellence innovation and preparing graduates who will transform industries and redefine what is possible.
The Opportunity: Assistant Director of Student and Young Alumni Giving
Since its inception Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University has remained best in class the unquestioned global leader in aerospace education and the definitive source of innovation in aviation and aerospace education and research. The largest most comprehensive institution of its kind Embry-Riddle was founded in 1926 22 years after the Wright brothers first demonstration of piloted powered flight: 12 seconds that changed the world and eventually brought Embry-Riddle into being. Today with a 100-year legacy of innovation and excellence in education even greater accomplishments lie ahead and above!
Embry-Riddle holds multiple Top 10 academic rankings. Our aerospace engineering programs for example have routinely been judged to be the nations best. With a long history of serving those who serve Embry-Riddle is annually named Best for addition the universitys online bachelors degree programs have ranked first or second in the nation for the past eight years. Embry-Riddles professional pilot degree programs are the unquestioned gold standard for aspiring aviators.
As we enter our centennial campaign Imagine Whats Next we are seeking a vibrant and entrepreneurial Assistant Director of Student and Young Alumni Giving to join the Office of Philanthropy & Alumni Engagement. There has never been a more exciting time to make your mark and be a part of Embry-Riddles history!
Position Summary
- Reporting to the Senior Director of The Annual Fund the Assistant Director of Student and Young Alumni Giving will play a leadership role in Annual Giving. Focusing on undergraduate students and graduates of the last decade the Assistant Director will create and lead student and recent graduate philanthropic initiatives programs and events. This position will have a philanthropic goal of $250K annually.
- Establish and manage a Student Philanthropy Education Council focused on increasing student and young alumni engagement participation and lifelong affinity for the university. Signature programs include Thank a Donor Day Blue and Gold Week Ascend Day of Giving and Senior Class Giving.
- Lead the planning execution and year-over-year growth of the Senior Class Giving campaign with specific attention to first-year alumni giving and repeatable strategies for long-term participation.
- Support the Senior Director of Annual Giving with Athletics Week of Giving Giving Tuesday and Ascend Day of Giving including campaign planning messaging volunteer coordination and results tracking.
- Collaborate with the Alumni Engagement team to design and implement a young alumni engagement and giving program for graduates 05 years out with an emphasis on relationship-building in years 03 and philanthropic conversion in years 35.
- Partner with the Dean of Students and the Offices of Student Activities at the Prescott Worldwide and Daytona Beach campuses to build strong relationships with student leaders advise student philanthropic initiatives and serve as an accessible point of contact for student fundraising needs and approvals.
- Manage the fall and spring student crowdfunding cohorts including recruitment coaching goal-setting campaign readiness and performance assessment.
- Hire train and supervise student and/or graduate assistants.
- Maintain a welcoming visible and responsive presence for students encouraging questions ideas and involvement in philanthropy.
- Continuously research benchmark and apply current best practices in student philanthropy young alumni giving and peer-to-peer fundraising in order to strengthen program quality and outcomes.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Perks Await You at Embry-Riddle!
Health Benefits:Experience comprehensive medical dental and vision coverage along with wellness programs that include preventive care and fitness memberships. Our flexible spending and health savings accounts simplify managing healthcare costs. Join a workplace that prioritizes your healthbecause your journey to wellness should be rewarding! Buckle up for a healthier happier you!
Tuition Coverage:Get 100% tuition coverage for yourself for one undergraduate and one graduate degree and discounted rates for your spouse and dependent children up to age 26.
Retirement Contributions:ERAU contributes an annual 6% gift of your base salary to your retirement plan and offers a 4% matching contribution with no vesting period.
Generous Time Off:Generous Time Off: Relax with 18 days of personal leave in your first year. Enjoy 9 paid holidays including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and New Years Day.
Qualifications
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Experience leading student volunteer or peer ambassador programs.
- Experience in annual giving student philanthropy young alumni engagement or participation-focused fundraising.
- Excellent oral written and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to prioritize manage multiple deadlines and execute in a dynamic environment.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently exercise sound judgment and take initiative.
- Experience working in a fast-paced detail-oriented office environment with frequent interaction with students campus partners alumni and external stakeholders.
- Ability to build trust and credibility with students faculty staff alumni and donors.
- Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an inclusive environment for a diverse student faculty and staff community or a clear commitment to doing so at Embry-Riddle.
- Flexibility to support programs and events that may occur during evenings and weekends.
- Ability to effectively supervise and mentor student employees.
- Ability to lift and move materials associated with event setup (up to 25 lbs) transport supplies across campus and support basic event logistics.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree required.
- One to three years of experience in higher education corporate philanthropy or a nonprofit fundraising environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working directly with students or recent graduates in an advising coaching residence life student activities or engagement role.
- Experience designing and launching fundraising programs or initiatives from concept through execution.
- Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud Canva and Microsoft Office for basic design branding and campaign marketing.
- Experience with Salesforce (Ascend and Marketing Cloud) or similar CRM and email marketing platforms.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently take initiative and drive projects to completion.
Application process/requirements
Current Embry-Riddle employees:Please apply directly through the ERAU Employee Hub Central application within Workday.
Embry-Riddle is committed to fostering a workplace where all individuals are valued and respected. We strive to ensure that all faculty staff and students are treated fairly and provided equal opportunities for employment advancement compensation training and other benefits of employment. Embry-Riddle makes employment decisions including hiring promotions compensation and other terms of employment based on individual merit qualifications and abilities. Embry Riddle is strongly opposed to discrimination and harassment and such behavior is prohibited by university policy. Embry Riddle does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex disability veteran status predisposing genetic characteristics age religion or pregnancy status or any other status protected by federal state or local law in its employment educational programs admissions policies financial aid or other school-administered programs or activities. For further information please visit ourwebsite.
Embry-Riddle is not seeking assistance from staffing or recruitment agencies. All agencies are directed to contact and should not reach out to hiring managers or staff.
Required Experience:
Director
Job DescriptionEmbry-Riddle: Celebrating 100 Years of Leadership in Aviation and AerospaceAs Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University marks its Centennial we proudly celebrate 100 years of advancing the future of flight and aerospace education. With vibrant residential campuses in Daytona Beach FL and P...
Job Description
Embry-Riddle: Celebrating 100 Years of Leadership in Aviation and Aerospace
As Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University marks its Centennial we proudly celebrate 100 years of advancing the future of flight and aerospace education. With vibrant residential campuses in Daytona Beach FL and Prescott AZ and a Worldwide network spanning nearly 120 global locations Embry-Riddle stands as the worlds largest aviation and aerospace university.
For a century we have led innovation in STEM education serving more than 30000 students around the globe. Our cutting-edge programs in Applied Science Aviation Business Technology Engineering Safety Security and Space empower the next generation of leaders to shape the future of flight exploration and discovery.
As we launch our next century we remain committed to excellence innovation and preparing graduates who will transform industries and redefine what is possible.
The Opportunity: Assistant Director of Student and Young Alumni Giving
Since its inception Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University has remained best in class the unquestioned global leader in aerospace education and the definitive source of innovation in aviation and aerospace education and research. The largest most comprehensive institution of its kind Embry-Riddle was founded in 1926 22 years after the Wright brothers first demonstration of piloted powered flight: 12 seconds that changed the world and eventually brought Embry-Riddle into being. Today with a 100-year legacy of innovation and excellence in education even greater accomplishments lie ahead and above!
Embry-Riddle holds multiple Top 10 academic rankings. Our aerospace engineering programs for example have routinely been judged to be the nations best. With a long history of serving those who serve Embry-Riddle is annually named Best for addition the universitys online bachelors degree programs have ranked first or second in the nation for the past eight years. Embry-Riddles professional pilot degree programs are the unquestioned gold standard for aspiring aviators.
As we enter our centennial campaign Imagine Whats Next we are seeking a vibrant and entrepreneurial Assistant Director of Student and Young Alumni Giving to join the Office of Philanthropy & Alumni Engagement. There has never been a more exciting time to make your mark and be a part of Embry-Riddles history!
Position Summary
- Reporting to the Senior Director of The Annual Fund the Assistant Director of Student and Young Alumni Giving will play a leadership role in Annual Giving. Focusing on undergraduate students and graduates of the last decade the Assistant Director will create and lead student and recent graduate philanthropic initiatives programs and events. This position will have a philanthropic goal of $250K annually.
- Establish and manage a Student Philanthropy Education Council focused on increasing student and young alumni engagement participation and lifelong affinity for the university. Signature programs include Thank a Donor Day Blue and Gold Week Ascend Day of Giving and Senior Class Giving.
- Lead the planning execution and year-over-year growth of the Senior Class Giving campaign with specific attention to first-year alumni giving and repeatable strategies for long-term participation.
- Support the Senior Director of Annual Giving with Athletics Week of Giving Giving Tuesday and Ascend Day of Giving including campaign planning messaging volunteer coordination and results tracking.
- Collaborate with the Alumni Engagement team to design and implement a young alumni engagement and giving program for graduates 05 years out with an emphasis on relationship-building in years 03 and philanthropic conversion in years 35.
- Partner with the Dean of Students and the Offices of Student Activities at the Prescott Worldwide and Daytona Beach campuses to build strong relationships with student leaders advise student philanthropic initiatives and serve as an accessible point of contact for student fundraising needs and approvals.
- Manage the fall and spring student crowdfunding cohorts including recruitment coaching goal-setting campaign readiness and performance assessment.
- Hire train and supervise student and/or graduate assistants.
- Maintain a welcoming visible and responsive presence for students encouraging questions ideas and involvement in philanthropy.
- Continuously research benchmark and apply current best practices in student philanthropy young alumni giving and peer-to-peer fundraising in order to strengthen program quality and outcomes.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Perks Await You at Embry-Riddle!
Health Benefits:Experience comprehensive medical dental and vision coverage along with wellness programs that include preventive care and fitness memberships. Our flexible spending and health savings accounts simplify managing healthcare costs. Join a workplace that prioritizes your healthbecause your journey to wellness should be rewarding! Buckle up for a healthier happier you!
Tuition Coverage:Get 100% tuition coverage for yourself for one undergraduate and one graduate degree and discounted rates for your spouse and dependent children up to age 26.
Retirement Contributions:ERAU contributes an annual 6% gift of your base salary to your retirement plan and offers a 4% matching contribution with no vesting period.
Generous Time Off:Generous Time Off: Relax with 18 days of personal leave in your first year. Enjoy 9 paid holidays including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and New Years Day.
Qualifications
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Experience leading student volunteer or peer ambassador programs.
- Experience in annual giving student philanthropy young alumni engagement or participation-focused fundraising.
- Excellent oral written and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to prioritize manage multiple deadlines and execute in a dynamic environment.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently exercise sound judgment and take initiative.
- Experience working in a fast-paced detail-oriented office environment with frequent interaction with students campus partners alumni and external stakeholders.
- Ability to build trust and credibility with students faculty staff alumni and donors.
- Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an inclusive environment for a diverse student faculty and staff community or a clear commitment to doing so at Embry-Riddle.
- Flexibility to support programs and events that may occur during evenings and weekends.
- Ability to effectively supervise and mentor student employees.
- Ability to lift and move materials associated with event setup (up to 25 lbs) transport supplies across campus and support basic event logistics.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree required.
- One to three years of experience in higher education corporate philanthropy or a nonprofit fundraising environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working directly with students or recent graduates in an advising coaching residence life student activities or engagement role.
- Experience designing and launching fundraising programs or initiatives from concept through execution.
- Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud Canva and Microsoft Office for basic design branding and campaign marketing.
- Experience with Salesforce (Ascend and Marketing Cloud) or similar CRM and email marketing platforms.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently take initiative and drive projects to completion.
Application process/requirements
Current Embry-Riddle employees:Please apply directly through the ERAU Employee Hub Central application within Workday.
Embry-Riddle is committed to fostering a workplace where all individuals are valued and respected. We strive to ensure that all faculty staff and students are treated fairly and provided equal opportunities for employment advancement compensation training and other benefits of employment. Embry-Riddle makes employment decisions including hiring promotions compensation and other terms of employment based on individual merit qualifications and abilities. Embry Riddle is strongly opposed to discrimination and harassment and such behavior is prohibited by university policy. Embry Riddle does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex disability veteran status predisposing genetic characteristics age religion or pregnancy status or any other status protected by federal state or local law in its employment educational programs admissions policies financial aid or other school-administered programs or activities. For further information please visit ourwebsite.
Embry-Riddle is not seeking assistance from staffing or recruitment agencies. All agencies are directed to contact and should not reach out to hiring managers or staff.
Required Experience:
Director
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